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EK03 URT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,781 mi
Last recorded84,781 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 URT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,781 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 84,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 59,074 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear REAR HANGER IS WEAK

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,665 miles

note-seat belt not checked o/s rear due to dog pen fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2013 34,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

note only n/s rear seat belt checked due to a dog pen fitted in rear o/s

Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,328 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 29,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 25,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pads very close to wear limit,recommend renewal soonest

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,337 miles

offside front brake pads very close to wear limit,recommend renewal soonest

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,078 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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EK03 URT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 URT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK03 URT registered?

EK03 URT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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